Menthocin Patch with Lidocaine and Privine

• Generic Name: capsaicin / lidocaine / menthol / methyl salicylate topical
• Dosage Forms: patch
• Other Brand Names:

  LidoPro, Terocin, Transderm-iQ

Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Capsaicin is used in medicated creams and lotions to relieve muscle or joint pain.

Capsaicin used on the body causes a sensation of heat that activates certain nerve cells. With regular use of capsaicin, this heating effect reduces the amount of substance P, a chemical that acts as a pain messenger in the body.

Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin is used for temporary relief of muscle or joint pain caused by strains, sprains, arthritis, bruising, or backaches. This medicine is also used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) in people who have had herpes zoster, or "shingles."

Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: naphazoline nasal
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Privine, AK-Con, Albalon, Allersol, Clear Eyes, Clear Eyes + Redness Relief, Naphcon, Redness Relief Eye Drops, Naphcon Forte, Vasocon, Nafazair, Estivin II, Degest 2, Vasoclear, Allerest Eye Drops, Ocu-Zoline

Privine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Privine (for the nose) is for temporary relief of stuffy nose caused by hay fever, allergies, or the common cold.

Privine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.